Petition No: 2010-009
RECOMMENDATION
We have the following comments that are critical to CMS’ support of this petition:
Adequacy of existing school capacity in this area is a significant problem. We are particularly concerned about rezoning cases where
school utilization exceeds 100% since the proposed development will exacerbate this situation. Approval of this petition will increase
overcrowding and/or reliance upon mobile classrooms at the schools listed below.
The total estimated capital cost of providing the additional school capacity for this new development is $369,000 calculated as follows:
Middle School:
9 x $23,000 = $207,000
High School:
6 x $27,000 = $162,000
CMS recommends the petitioner schedule a meeting with staff to discuss any opportunities that the petitioner/developer may propose to
improve the adequacy of school capacity in the immediate area of the proposed development.
TOTAL IMPACT FROM PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Proposed Housing Units: Maximum of 168 townhome units (84 age-restricted units) for rent under MUDD-O zoning
CMS Planning Area: 16
Average Student Yield per Unit: 0.4136
This development will add approximately 35 students (84 non age-restricted units) to the schools in this area.
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The following data is as of 20 Day of the 2009-10 school year.
Schools Affected
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Additional
Students As a
result of this
development
Total
Enrollment As
a result of this
development
20th Day,
2009-10
Utilization
(Without
Mobiles)
Utilization As
a result of this
development(
Without
Mobiles)
Capacity
Without
Mobiles
20 Day,
2009-10
Enrollment
(non-ec)
Number
of
Mobiles
PAW CREEK ES
599
550
20
570
92%
95%
0
COULWOOD MS
768
828
9
837
108%
109%
10
WEST MECKLENBURG HS
1795
2173
6
2179
121%
121%
15
INCREMENTAL IMPACT FROM PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT*
Existing number of housing units allowed: The exact number of dwelling units permitted in the existing R-5 district cannot be determined
because the acreage is not based on zoning.
Number of students potentially generated under current zoning: Unable to determine
As requested, we are also providing information regarding the difference in the number of potential students from the existing zoning to the
proposed zoning. Please note that this method of determining potential numbers of students from an area underestimates the number of students
CMS may gain from the new development.
11/18/2009